Mary Pauline Schoonover Mary Pauline Schoonover, 91, of Hampton Township, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at home surrounded by loved... Obituaries 06 Mar 2026 | 02:46
Reverend Brown students are shown. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Sussex County Catholic schools earn national academic and faith-based honors Two schools Sussex County Catholic schools have received national recognition for academic achievement and faith-based education,... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07
Eileen M. Clark Eileen M. Clark, 89, of Newton, NJ passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Bristol Glen, a UMC. Eileen was born on Sept.... Obituaries 20 Feb 2026 | 07:15
Diana Sison Bobis Diana Sison Bobis, a compassionate, hard-working, and kind-hearted individual, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026, at the age of... Obituaries 16 Feb 2026 | 01:17
Some of our old newspapers that are searchable Sussex County History Today: Looking up old newspapers In speaking with a fellow historian from the Kittatinny Lake area, I found out that the Sussex County Library system now... Columns 13 Feb 2026 | 03:01
Ronald Edward Pittenger Ronald “Ron” Edward Pittenger, lovingly known to his grandchildren as “Munga,” passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at... Obituaries 12 Jan 2026 | 02:46
Branchville residents Brad and Jeanne Heinke were recognized by United States Representative Josh Gottheimer as a Hometown Hero in December. Branchville couple honored as Hometown Heroes Branchville residents Jeanne and Brad Heinke were among the 20 local North Jersey residents recently honored by U.S. Rep.... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 12:03
Trevor Hodgson Trevor Hodgson, 84, of Fredon, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Bristol Glen Senior Living in Newton, N.J. Obituaries 15 Dec 2025 | 02:49
An illustration Lord Stirling, depicting him with his “iron” mine (really a mix of zinc, iron, and manganese) behind him, the Wallkill River with an iron forge along it, and an example of his creation of beacon fires along the mountains to warn of enemy troop movements. Sussex County History Today: Lord Stirling During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 01 Dec 2025 | 12:10
Attached image: “An illustration of the Marquis de Lafayette with escort riders foraging for food for the horses of the Continental Army while they were encamped at Morristown.” (AI rendered on data by Bill Truran and he endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Marquis de Lafayette During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 21 Nov 2025 | 12:18
Ella S. Miller A wife for one. A mother of one. A grandmother of two. A daughter, sister and aunt. Ella S. Miller of Newton, NJ, passed... Obituaries 20 Nov 2025 | 03:12
Sussex County History Today: Daniel Talmadge and Nathaniel Wade During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 07 Nov 2025 | 12:48
Sussex County History Today: Thomas Anderson During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 04 Nov 2025 | 11:37
Sussex County History Today: Dr. Lt. Col. Benjamin Tusten During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 24 Oct 2025 | 02:05
The Declaration of Independence Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document... Columns 19 Jun 2023 | 12:16
